Substance Use Therapist

New Horizons Mental Health Services•Lancaster, OH

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About The Position

Substance Use Disorder Therapists provide individual, family and group psychotherapy for adults and appropriate children with substance use disorders, provide psychoeducation, provides crisis intervention/emergency services as needed, performs clinical diagnostic and assessment functions specific to SUD treatment, and develops and implements initial and revised Individual Service Plan. They complete all appropriate case documentation and case planning information, complete all necessary reports per agency policy and protocol, complete appropriate documentation of collateral contacts, and participates in clinical supervision. Other duties include linking client with CPST resources, Psychiatry/MAT services, monitoring client care and progress, and collaborating with other providers when appropriate. Additionally, SUD Therapists attend required meetings, and provides other administrative functions as needed, while conforming to all relevant agency standards/regulations. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or closely related field required, Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred
Ohio clinical licensure (such as LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC), and/or Ohio substance use licensure (LCDCIII or LICDC) is required
Position requires a working knowledge of the DSM-5-TR, family dynamics, and of various psychotherapy modalities and techniques
Position requires an ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary agency team, to communicate and relate effectively with individuals of all ages and families, understanding the Recovery model and working in this model with families, and to be sensitive and attentive to the cultural needs of each client and family
Position also requires good written communication skills, and strong organization skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy for adults and appropriate children with substance use disorders
Provide psychoeducation
Provide crisis intervention/emergency services as needed
Perform clinical diagnostic and assessment functions specific to SUD treatment
Develop and implement initial and revised Individual Service Plan
Complete all appropriate case documentation and case planning information
Complete all necessary reports per agency policy and protocol
Complete appropriate documentation of collateral contacts
Participate in clinical supervision
Link client with CPST resources, Psychiatry/MAT services
Monitor client care and progress
Collaborate with other providers when appropriate
Attend required meetings
Provide other administrative functions as needed
Conform to all relevant agency standards/regulations
Other duties as assigned